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The Joy of Dressage
Sunday, June 23 2013
www.horseandriderbooks.com Parts One, Two, and Three Uta Graf, Friederike Heidenhof, and Pferdia TV Trafalgar Square Books is pleased to announce the release of The Joy of Dressage, a three-part DVD set from longtime equestrians Uta Graf and Friederike Heidenhof. In this new DVD series Uta Graf explains her methods; training that respects the horse, natural
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From despair to elation in one weekend for Halliday
Saturday, June 22 2013
Liz Halliday was again dovetailing her dual sporting careers last weekend when she competed in the Lotus Cup UK at Oulton Park before travelling south for the Catton Park Horse Trials in Derbyshire. Motorsport and equestrianism are two very different sports, a fact that was underlined by the dramatic change in Halliday’s fortunes over
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House Appropriations Committee Votes to Block Horse Slaughter From Resuming on U.S. Soil
Friday, June 14 2013
WASHINGTON (June 13, 2013)—The U.S. House Appropriations Committee has voted to block funding for inspections at prospective horse slaughter plants, which if it survives the entire legislative process, would halt any effort to resume slaughter for these animals on U.S. soil. The committee backed, by a voice vote, an amendment to the agriculture appropriations bill
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Drive in Paradise with Interagro Lusitanos’ Destination Lusitano
Tuesday, June 04 2013
Itapira, Brazil (May 31, 2013) – ‘You only live once,’ or YOLO, defines a decade that doesn’t just dream about doing what they love, they go for it. So if your personal pursuit of paradise includes the exhilarating connection to a noble horse or pair put to a fine carriage then Destination Lusitano is about
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GGT -Footing™ introduces a new blend with Lycra Fibers
Friday, May 31 2013
GGT- Footing™, the equine division of Polysols Corporation is introducing a new blend of material geared towards the Do it Yourself Arena Owner. In the past our high quality textiles have competed successfully in a market filled with cheaper products. One of the challenges we have experienced is clients who have existing sand
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Spruce Meadows Summer Tournaments to Host New CSIO Event, Record Entries Expected
Thursday, May 30 2013
Calgary, AB, Canada – May 29, 2013 – Spruce Meadows, home to some of the most prestigious and popular show jumping events in the world, is excited to welcome the best riders to their summer tournaments, which begin on June 5 and continue with five tournaments through July 14, 2013. Along with an unparalleled venue, riders can
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Safe Sox: Everything You Ever Wanted to Know *But Were Afraid to Ask
Friday, May 24 2013
Tallahassee, FL (May 19, 2013) – What are the best-dressed horses wearing this outdoor season? ‘Haute to trot’ horse clothing is big business in the U.S. if you consider the vast array of blankets, fly sheets, coolers and accessories available to owners. But, notes Sox For Horses, Inc. president, Raymond Petterson, “There’s not as
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Biostar EQ Presents a Live Webinar, “Biotechnology in the Barn? Everything You Wanted to Know About Genetically Modified Organisms But Were Afraid To Ask”
Friday, May 24 2013
Gordonsville, VA (May 23, 2013) – Biostar EQ and Tigger Montague will be hosting “Biotechnology in the Barn? Everything You Wanted to Know About Genetically Modified Organisms But Were Afraid To Ask,” a free webinar open to the public. The event will take place on Thursday, May 30th, at 8PM EST. Tigger will be discussing
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2013 Parelli Summit to Feature Progressive Format with In-Depth Education
Monday, May 20 2013
Every year, hundreds of horsemen and women from around the world gather in Pagosa Springs, CO for the annual Parelli Summit. This exclusive members-only three-day event is an experience unlike any other: an intimate, educational and exciting celebration of horsemanship. The 2013 Parelli Summit will continue that tradition while also introducing a new show format
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White House Recommends Removal of Horse Slaughter Funding in Proposed 2014 Budget
Thursday, April 11 2013
Animal welfare organizations support move to block spending WASHINGTON (April 10, 2013)—Congress could once again ban the use of federal funds to inspect horse slaughter plants in the United States if it follows the lead of the White House—a move that is strongly supported by The Humane Society of the United States, the ASPCA
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